WHOOHOO! Froyo Android 2.2 is here for those of you who have a rooted Droid X! The steps are pretty simple and the devs got Froyo zipped into a single update.zip file so it’s really easy to install.
There’s also a custom recovery you can install to backup your current Droid X 2.1, so you can revert back to it anytime.
First, you will need a rooted Droid X. you need a Droid X.
If you have want a rooted Froyo on the Droid X, follow steps here.
(Optional) If you want
One of our readers asked me today if it’s possible to get a new Droid 2 or Droid Incredible and switch it back and forth from his Droid X.
Let me tell you that it IS possible even though Verizon doesn’t use SIM cards.
Verizon is based on CDMA, meaning it uses ESN numbers, which you can switch to another phone without signing up for a new 2 year contract online at VerizonWireless.com.
However, if you haven’t gotten your Droid X rebate YET, DON’T SWITCH as you will lose your rebate. Part of the rebate conditions are that your ESN number on the Dro
For those of you who want to edit/clip videos you took with the Droid X, Ann shows us how to do it. This isn’t full video editing by any means but then again you’d probably want to never edit videos on your phone anyways other than clipping it.
For those of you who want to put your own personal 9-dot security slide lock on your Droid X, simply head to Settings->Location & Security->Security Lock and set your new pattern. You can also download an app called WidgetLocket, which costs money but might all be worth it if you are serious about securing your Droid X and don’t want others snooping up on you.
Of course, if you never lose your phone like me (knock on wood!), you are probably better off having no security on your Droid X, it’s rather annoying to unlock your Droid X every 5 minutes.
Quick Tip: For those of you who don’t own a Droid X dock but want to use features of the Droid X dock mode, you can download the DockService app to put your Droid X into Dock Mode manually.
This is a dirty, little secret that most Android users know and probably won’t last forever but if you want to download free Droid X apps, all you gotta go is google “appiwant.apk” on your Droid X, download it and install it. (replace “appiwant” with the app name!)
Now, the only catch is that sometimes it may not work because of compatibility but sometimes you will be able to get paid apps for free.
But is this ethical? Probably not and Google is already setting up measures to protect the paid app developers, which should be fully deployed by en
For those of you who want to change “This Phone Belongs to…” screen on the Droid X, here’s how to do it:
Open the launch menu and go to the Antivirus app. At the apps home screen press the menu touch button.
Then go Settings->Remote Management->Lost Message (you have to enable the lost message 1st though)> Text Before
Then enter your name.
Thanks to user bull6599 at Droid X Forum!
For those of you who don’t want to be locked in for 2 years since new smartphones are being introduced like every 6 months, it makes no sense to get 2 year contracts if you plan on changing/upgrading your phone often like me.
Luckily, Verizon actually offers a really great 1 year contract at just $269.99, just $70 more than the $199.99 price with 2 year contract.
If you ask me, I would always opt for the 1 year contract since that means I can get a new phone next year without being locked in or paying full price for a new one.
But I believe this deal only
For those of you who have rooted your Droid X, perhaps installed the free WiFi tether but you need to return your Droid X to the store for an exchange, you might want to unroot your Droid X.
This process is pretty simple though, you can use the Droid X’s menus to reset the phone to factory defaults and leave no traces of root.
One of my readers sent me the follow
